Sony's smart light turns on the TV when you enter a room

Sony is launching a connected light that performs a surprising number of chores. The "Multifunctional Light," developed using Toshiba's LED lighting tech, can (of course) output a full spectrum of light to match your mood. When it's connected to your smartphone or other WiFi device, you can also activate it remotely or set it up on a scheduled timer, like most other smart bulbs. That's just scratching the surface of this product, though. It also has built-in motion, luminance, temperature and humidity sensors, along with a memory card slot, infrared controller, speaker and microphone. For a light fixture, that lets it do a ridiculous amount of stuff.

For instance, it can detect when you're in the room and turn on the TV or air conditioning, work as a room-to-room intercom, control your thermostat, play music, act as a motion detector alarm system and record and play back messages. You can program all of those features in infinite ways via the app, making it more like a smart home hub than a simple light fixture. The one large caveat is that it's likely only coming to Japan in the first half of 2016, for now. Once Sony tests the waters there, hopefully they'll unleash the intriguing device in Europe and North America. wow......

Don't Embarrass Yourself Saying These 12 Commonly Misstated Phrases

It’s not just parents that continually misuse words and use embarrassing phrases. The thing is that business owners are often just as guilty when it comes to using phrases they think mean one thing but are not entirely appropriate for the situation in which they are being used.
Here are 12 zingers that I personally use incorrectly all the time. Fix them so you don’t embarrass yourself in front of customers, employees, and/or investors:

1. “I did what I was suppose to.”

This is not a correct way to use the word, “suppose.” In this case, it should be “supposed.” "I did what I was supposed to." Get the "d" sound in there.

2. “For all intensive purposes, we should consider something else.”

This is incorrect usage, especially for such a widely known adage. “For all intensive purposes,” is wrong. What you really should be saying is “For all intents and purposes.”

3. “I will look into it farther.”

It’s a mistake to use the word, “farther,” in this case because farther is about a physical distance. Instead, this phrase should say, “I will look into it further.” Further means exploring or studying something in an in-depth way. (You want to toss that baseball farther.)

4. “It’s first come, first serve here.”

By saying it this way, you are actually saying that the first person to show up will then be serving all those that follow. In reality, what you want to say is “first-come, first-served” so that those that hear you say it realize that the person who shows up first will be the first one to be served.

5. “We need to hone in on our goals.”

This is a confusing phrase because the word, “hone,” actually means to sharpen. While you can hone your skills, you don’t necessarily want to sharpen a set of goals. Instead, the correct phrase is, “We need to home in on the problem,” which means to focus on or move toward. There is nothing correct about saying “hone in on” for any meaning. So, we will hone our skills and home in on our goals.

MURDEE- BADMAN

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7 Ways to Earn More Respect

When you’re in a leadership position, it is imperative that the people with whom you work respect you but respect is never a given. It must always be earned. Your team might respect your work habits, your intelligence or your ability to close a deal but there’s more to respect than that.
If you can earn their respect as a person, then you’ve really won the game. Here are some tips that can help you earn more respect.

1. Be kind.

Always be polite to everyone you meet during the day, from your spouse and children to your co-workers, to the checkout person at the grocery store. I know, this is easier said than done, especially when you’re having a bad day. But if you would want to be treated respectfully; so does everyone else. Give others the same respect you’d like to receive yourself. Seek out actions you can take to offer politeness. Open the door at the coffee shop for the person behind you, or let the person with one item go ahead of you in the grocery store. Smile and say please and thank you whenever possible.

2. Act respectfully.

Eliminate non-respectful behaviors such as rolling your eyes, concentrating more on your cell phone, or talking over someone. Not only are these actions disrespectful of the person you’re interacting with, they deter or prevent further involvement or resolution of issues, and create a wedge that can become permanent. Instead, foster an environment of respectful listening. Everyone deserves to be heard, even if you don’t agree always with one’s ideas or opinions. Consider how you’d like to be treated if you have something to say, especially if there is an issue at hand.

3. Listen well.

Listening is an active process, not a passive one. Actively listen by taking your own opinions and thoughts out of your mind, and actually hear what the other person is trying to convey. Most often in today’s conversations, one person’s comments “trigger” thoughts in the listener, who then brings forth their own story along the same lines. Instead of telling your tale, ask questions that encourage the speaker to tell you more. When you practice effective listening skills, you will make others feel important and validated.

4. Be useful.

People earn respect by always being ready to lend a hand or an ear whenever they’re needed or notice an opportunity to help. Look for opportunities to help that you might have previously overlooked. Take responsibility and do things without waiting for someone to ask for assistance. See how many times you can be helpful in a day.

5. Don’t make excuses.

10 Secret Mindsets of Multi-Millionaires

{credit entrepreneur.com}I have a ton of rich friends who've wanted me to write this for a long time.
Yesterday, I was chatting with future billionaire, Josh McAfee (Founder of McAfee Institute), who told me how to build a billion-dollar company. Like many of my wealthy comrades, he couldn't stop talking about the mindset of being a multi-millionaire.
Kenneth Cole, the famous fashion designer, told me that sticking with your gut is the key to building a sustainable business. Kevin O'Leary (the Shark Tank star) showed me the value of holding only profitable relationships. Burt Jacobs, co-founder of Life is Good apparel, advised me to communicate my expectations to all my key stakeholders.
Kat Cole, the CEO of Cinnabon, told me to try everything--but only stick to what works best. Marcus Lemonis, TV Star of The Profit, showed me how using your gifts can take you anywhere. Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour, sold me on why I should only focus on selling my best products.
I can go on with the advice I've heard from all my wealthy friends, but as a multi-millionaire myself, I would like to sum up my own version of how to make it big in business:

1. Build Something Bigger Than Yourself

Most people want success for themselves, not other people. They want to win all the awards, be on the magazines, and earn millions of dollars. Having all of this is fine, but you must select a cause that is bigger than yourself. You need to understand that your purpose is greater than you. This will attract more success, instead of repel it.
A selfless leader will focus on growing others, which in turn will grow themselves. As a hobby, I exercise often by jogging and lifting weights. I find that when I help others exercise, I become stronger and faster than I would if I did it all myself. Helping others takes the same amount of time that it does to help yourself.  Those who want to be rich must enrich others first.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. - Ancient Proverb

2. Align Yourself with Experts

Every multi-millionaire has a team of experts that gives them strategic advice. While everyone has an opinion, you only want to listen to the best. I see so many people listening to the wrong people, which later leads them to devastating results. Find experts in your industry that dominate and befriend them if you can.
Hiring an executive coach is the greatest way to get to the next level. A friend might say, "You should do more push-ups", but a coach will show how it makes you stronger, which motivates you to action. Find a paragon who can identify with your needs. Most executive coaches charge anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of your yearly income, which is often easy to pay if you follow their advice.

3. Create Systems that Leverage

Multi-millionaires cannot do it all alone. They have systems and processes that allow them to leverage their gifts and abilities. There's always a better and faster way to get things done. If you create a system of success for yourself, it will eventually serve you. However, it must be your system, not someone else's.
Every day, I have certain habits, devices, and systems that I use to help me operate more efficiently. I used to think that I had to wake up at a certain time to be successful, but I realized that my peak time of productivity is from 10 pm to 4 am. I go to sleep ridiculously late and have found many benefits in doing so. The 5 a.m. wake-up club doesn't work for everyone. You must find a system that works for you.

BlackBerry's dumping BB10 for Android in 2016

 
BlackBerry spent years fine-tuning BB10, but its homegrown mobile OS will have to take a back seat for now. During an interview at CES in Las Vegas, CEO John Chen has revealed that the company plans to release at least one new Android phone this year. A second one might follow, but it likely depends on how well the first one sells. Chen chose to keep all the details and release dates a secret, but computer renders of what could be the company's next Android device codenamed "Vienna" were leaked last year.

This doesn't necessarily mean we're saying to goodbye to BB10 forever. Chen is apparently hoping that its first Android phone, the Priv, can bring the brand back into the limelight, make it viable again and enable the company to make another BlackBerry 10 phone. While Chen felt it was too early to talk about his BB10 dreams, he said he's "confident in [the company's] profitability this year." In fact, BlackBerry's already taking steps to sell more Privs: it will start offering the handset through Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile sometime this year. It's currently only available as an unlocked device or with a contract through AT&T.Well said, this is a desperate or chameleon like market strategy move by the tech giant, having built cross-platform phones and still maintains their identity, am forced to say they do have a niche carved out for themselves.Last year was a rocky one as they saw windows came from behind and take their spot.

8 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR THE YEAR

 
The new year brings new ideas, new ventures and a fresh start. But it also brings new challenges and struggles to overcome to achieve these new goals.
Kickstart your own new year with a little motivation to get you started breaking through barriers and reaching your objectives in 2016:

1. 'Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.”

-- Charles R. Swindoll
Everyone is dealt a very different hand of cards. There are things that no one can control, but how the cards are played is up to each individual. Success in life is not about measuring the things that cannot be controlled, but rather about how people handle these situations and what they do in response. Plans change, unexpected disasters arise, but successful entrepreneurs control their reactions, take charge and take action.

2. 'If you can dream it, you can do it.' 

-- Walt Disney

Humans possess the divine gift of creativity. We are not just actors, we are playwrights. There is nothing that can stop someone from achieving the seemingly impossible, so long as they dream it and truly believe that they can turn that dream into reality. The most successful business leaders act on those dreams, bringing their visions to life.

3. 'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.' 

-- Proverb
The darkest part of the night comes right before the dawn. Before the light, we experience darkness; before success, we experience struggle and pain. To succeed, entrepreneurs must be broken to build themselves back up. In the same way that muscles are damaged and repaired to become stronger, hearts and souls are hurt before they can mend and improve.

4. 'Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear -- not absence of fear.' 

-- Mark Twain
Fears cannot be buried -- they will always exist. But the most successful people take action in spite of those fears. Entrepreneurs charge forward, face their fears and come out on the other side stronger and better for it.

5. 'Where there is love there is life.' 

-- Mahatma Gandhi
At the end of the day, success and achievements will not bring happiness without love. There is more to life than work, and there should be a balance between personal achievements and those that benefit others. Love your neighbors, love your friends, love your soulmate -- with all your heart. That is life.